Nikola Tesla Airport 28 min
The Victor (5 min) Famed monument of a man holding an eagle, commemorating Serbia's victory during the Balkan Wars. Belgrade Fortress (7 min) This ancient fortress sits atop a clifflike ridge overlooking the river & offers lush park areas. St. Mark Orthodox Church (11 min) Grand Serbian Orthodox church completed in 1940, featuring a crypt & several notable icons. Ada Ciganlija (19 min) Leisure destination on a river peninsula featuring many sports facilities, plus dining & shopping. House of Flowers (18 min) Landmark burial site of Josip Broz Tito, former Yugoslavian President, with a garden & terrace. Republic Square (8 min) Busy central square & public-transport hub with an iconic equestrian statue of Prince Michael. National Museum (8 min) Large museum with a celebrated Italian art collection, ancient artifacts & other historical objects. Great War Island (15 min) Home to rare plants & mammals, this river island serves as the nesting ground for many bird species. Temple of Saint Sava (16 min) 20th-century church featuring imposing, Byzantine-inspired architecture & a 70-m. central dome. Kalemegdan Park (5 min) Expansive park featuring a historic fortress with a museum, a zoo, walking paths & river views. Museum of Contemporary Art (13 min) Striking, modern museum with a vast collection of contemporary paintings, sculpture & visual arts. Nikola Tesla Museum (13 min) Exhibits of the personal effects, instruments & drawings of electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. Museum of Yugoslavia (17 min) History museum on Yugoslavia & its former President Josip Broz Tito, who is buried on the grounds. Military Museum (5 min) Military museum housed in a former fortress, displaying ancient & modern artifacts & weaponry. Belgrade Zoo (5 min) Intimate city zoo (7 hectares) that houses a variety of birds, plus wolves, white lions & tigers. |